Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Arthur C. Rapoza
Mar 24, 2025
Arthur C. Rapoza, Sr., 94, of Tiverton, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of the late Henrietta ”Honey” (Goncalo) Rapoza, to whom he was married to for 52 years.
Born in Tiverton, he was a son of the late Joseph Rapoza and Annie (Ferreira) Rapoza.
Arthur...
Jose Aguiar
Mar 23, 2025
Jose O. Aguiar, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria (Camara) Aguiar.
Born in Santo Antonio, Alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antonio Oliveira and Maria dos Anjos Oliveira.
Jose had a...
Jason Hughes
Mar 12, 2025
Jason E. Hughes, 55, of Westport, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home.
He was the partner of Laurie Hammontree.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was a son of Wilson Hughes and Laura Scott.
Jason worked as a delivery driver in the retail wine and spirits industry. He was also a longtime employee of the Liberal Club...
Dolores Cabeceiras
Mar 12, 2025
Dolores (Vaz) Cabeceiras, 93, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, at Southpointe Nursing Center.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Vaz and Hortense (Rapoza) Vaz.
Prior to retiring, she worked for most of her career as a stitcher in the local textile industry. In her free time, Dolores enjoyed singing,...
Delmira De Melo
Mar 11, 2025
Delmira Fatima Morais de Teves De Melo, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Asterio G. De Melo.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose de Teves and Elisa Morais de Teves.
Delmira was a dedicated machine...
Jorge B. Machado
Mar 8, 2025
Jorge B. Machado, 80, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Fatima Soares Machado.
Born in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Machado and Constança Moniz Machado.
Jorge dedicated over 30 years of his life...
Clarinda Furtado
Mar 6, 2025
Clarinda (Cavaco) Furtado, 105, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at Somerset Ridge Center.
She was the widow of the late Diniz S. Furtado.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. Cavaco and Maria da Gloria (Miranda) Cavaco.
Clarinda was a dedicated sewing machine operator in the local...
Paulo Melo
Feb 26, 2025
Paulo S. de Teves Melo, 54, passed away February 26, 2025, at home, in Fall River.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Delmira Fatima Morais de Teves Melo and the late Asterio G. De Melo.
Paulo loved spending time with family and friends, often playing dominos and cards. He was also a big fan...
John A. Medeiros
Feb 25, 2025
John A. Medeiros, 59, of Swansea, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Diane (Carvalho) Medeiros.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Medeiros, Jr. and Maria H. (Furnas) Medeiros.
John was a hardworking and dedicated individual...
Leanor H. Mendonca
Feb 19, 2025
Leanor Helen (Mathias) Mendonca, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at All American Assisted Living, in Wareham.
She was the widow of the late Dennis Mendonca.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Mathias and Louise (Thomas) Mathias.
Leanor was a dedicated professional, having served as the Town Accountant for Somerset...
Antonio Jose Rego
Feb 18, 2025
Antonio Jose Rego, 62, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio do Rego Peixoto and Maria Gloria Cabral.
Antonio had a deep love for music and community. He proudly played the snare drum and cymbals for...
Jose Tavares Miguel
Feb 17, 2025
Jose Tavares Miguel, 83, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2025, at his home.
He was the loving husband of Maria Edwarda (Soares) Miguel.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Tavares Miguel and Florinda dos Reis Amaral. He served in the Portuguese Army and lived in...
Judith Ann Tavares
Feb 12, 2025
Judith Ann (Pacheco) Tavares, 84, of Dennis, formerly of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital.
She was the widow of the late Joseph Jacinto Tavares.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Pacheco and Mary (Thomas) Pacheco.
Judith dedicated much of her life to her work...
Maria Edwarda Maranhao
Feb 8, 2025
Maria Edwarda (Carreiro) Maranhao, 70, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the widow of the late Jose G. Maranhao.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Mariano O. Carreiro and Irene (Costa) Carreiro.
Edwarda was a homemaker and enjoyed being around people and...
Sandra L. Vallett
Feb 1, 2025
Sandra L. Vallett, 66, of Fall River, passed away February 1st, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Dube and Lucille (Oliveira) Dube.
Prior to retiring, Sandra worked as a waitress. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and, most of all, spending time...
Alfred Gallant
Jan 29, 2025
Alfred Gallant, a loving father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Somerset Ridge Center.
He was the widower of the late Maureen (Finn) Gallant.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Alfred Gallant and Eva (Bilodeau) Gallant.
Alfred had a distinguished career as a labor foreman for Local 610, where...
Russell Chace
Jan 13, 2025
Russell Chace, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025 at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven, MA, surrounded by his loving family.
He met and married the love of his life, the late Patricia (LaPointe) Chace in Swansea and they were married for 56 years.
Russell, the son of the late Leon E. Chace and the late...
Germina da Christo Pacheco
Jan 7, 2025
Germina da Christo (Albano) Pacheco, 92, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at Southpointe Rehabilitation, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Manuel P. Pacheco.
Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Eugenio Pereira Albano and Diamantina (Furtado) Albano.
...
Maria Fatima Borges
Jan 5, 2025
Maria Fatima (Vieira) Borges, 73, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Antonio Borges.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Alvaro Vieira and Gloria Andrade.
Before retiring, Maria worked for several years at...
Margaret Ann Lamothe
Jan 4, 2025
Margaret Ann (Dias) Lamothe, 81, of Westport, passed away Saturday, January 4nd, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Alfred R. Lamothe.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Dias and Leticia (Sousa) Dias.
Margaret dedicated many years of her life to her work at the former Yates...
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Finding Obituaries in the Greater Fall River Region
While our website lists recent obituaries for families we serve throughout Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth, and surrounding areas, we understand you might be searching more broadly or for historical records.
Fall River Herald News Obituaries: This local newspaper often publishes death notices for individuals from across the region, not just Fall River. Searching the Fall River Herald News obits section can be helpful for finding historical notices from Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and surrounding towns.
Historical Obituaries (Fall River Public Library): For genealogical research or finding older obituaries (especially pre-1990s), the Fall River Public Library (104 North Main Street, Fall River) is a valuable resource for the entire area. Their archives contain past editions of the Fall River Herald News and other records relevant to families with roots in Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and neighboring communities.
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